Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Miner’s Cabin

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Miner’s Cabin Marker

Replacement Marker

Inscription. This cabin is an example of he quarters used by miners during the gold rush. The earliest structures were canvas tents, made from recycled sailcloth taken from abandoned ships in San Francisco Bay. In 1849 Coloma had hundreds of “tent” cabins. When the miners found they would be here for longer periods, they began building more permanent homes, such as this log cabin.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 48.043′ N, 120° 53.512′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It can be reached from State Highway 49. This site and marker are located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park north of the parking area of the Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chile Mill (a few steps from this marker); Placer Mining at Coloma (a few steps from this marker); Arrastre (a few steps from this marker); The Diggins (a few steps from this marker); Hydraulic Mining

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent City Hotel and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ft. Ross Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Coloma Greys (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Coloma Greys (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. Also see: All other nearby Coloma markers for additional information.

Also see . . . California State Parks: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. (Submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

2. Miner’s Cabin Marker

Miner’s Cabin, Marker & Original Miner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Miner’s Cabin, Marker & Original Miner

Miner’s Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

4. Miner’s Cabin and Marker

Docents, Miner’s Cabin & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

5. Docents, Miner’s Cabin & Marker

Inside the Miner’s Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

6. Inside the Miner’s Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,357 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.